Nearly 500 civilian workers on Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec began a strike Monday over wages and job security.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees said members hit the picket lines as of 6:30 a.m. ET.
The strike affects Canadian Forces bases in Kingston, Montreal, Ottawa and other cities.
PSAC national president Chris Aylward said members are taking job action to get the collective agreement they deserve.
The union said employees in the Non-Public Funds agency are paid significantly less than workers doing similar jobs in the core federal public service, and they have been without a contract since 2022.
The workers deliver food, recreation, community and financial planning services to military members and veterans.